Hunt for takeaway thieves

POLICE were last night searching for a couple responsible for the robbery of a Pacific Paradise takeaway shop.

A man in his late 20s walked into North Shore Seafoods on David Low Way at about 3.30pm, grabbed the till and walked out the door.

He escaped in a stolen vehicle being driven by a woman, who witnesses said had entered the shop five minutes earlier and purchased a can of soft drink.

The till is believed to have contained about $400.

Police converged on the scene within minutes of the theft and began searching for the silver Toyota Camry the couple were seen in. Within minutes of the incident, the car was reported stolen from a Caloundra address.

About 5pm, a police officer driving on the Bruce Hwy thought he saw the wanted vehicle heading south, near Roys Rd, but hopes of a quick arrest were dashed when it turned out to be a similar car with a slightly different registration.

The couple were still at large last night.

The man is described as being in his late 20s, tall with a slim build and close cropped hair.

He was last seen wearing white and orange board shorts and a light-coloured t-shirt.

The woman was said to have "reddish" coloured hair.

Anyone with information which could help police with their inquiries is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.